Florida removes three gymnasts off team as Long Island native blasts disturbing false narratives in wild drama
A collegiate gymnast is hitting out at the rumor mill after she and three other teammates were removed from the University of Florida Gators gymnastics team. South Huntington native Skylar Draser, a senior, and juniors Ly Bui and Lily Bruce were removed from the SEC program this week, with head coach Jenny Rowland confirming the moves without specifying what led to the decisions. “We wish them well moving forward.Our focus remains on supporting our athletes and maintaining a team culture built on accountability, respect and commitment,” the Gators head coach said in a statement to local outlets. However, Draser spoke out in a statement on social media to express her heartbreak over the “hurtful” and “disturbing false narratives” surrounding her removal from the program. “I never imagined that stepping away from Florida in the middle of my final year would mean seeing my name circulating online attached to so many hurtful, and disturbing false narratives,” Draser wrote.
“It is heartbreaking to see people create stories about situations they know nothing about.While I cannot control what others choose to say or believe, I know the truth, I know my character, and I know what I gave to this program.
I am also so blessed to have the best family support through one of the most challenging times in my life.”Draser was a regular starter for the Gators on vault and beam during the 2026 season and earned a career-high score of 9.95 on vault and beam during her junior year. She was an SEC Academic Honor Roll member in 2025 and 2026, an SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll member in 2024 and a WCGA Scholastic All-American in 2026. Draser did not provide details about what led to her removal from the Gators gymnastics program, but she did say that she would finish her academics at the University of Florida, graduate in December and then enter the transfer portal. The senior has this season and a fifth year of eligibility remaining. “As difficult as ...